Bat★21
1988, English. Directed by Peter Markle.
Trapped behind enemy lines. A whole army after him... And only one man can save him.
Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area he's in is going to be carpet-bombed but a temporary shortage of helicopters causes a delay. Working with an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, Capt. Bartholomew Clark, he maps out an escape route.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Bat★21
Bat★21 is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter MarkleDirector
- Gene HackmanLt. Col. Iceal Hambleton
- Danny GloverCapt. Bartholomew Clark
- Jerry ReedCol. George Walker
- David Marshall GrantRoss Carver
- Clayton RohnerSgt. Harley Rumbaugh
- Erich AndersonMajor Jake Scott
- Joe DorseyCol. Douglass
- Michael NgVietnamese Man (as Rev. Michael Ng)
- Theodore Chan Woei-ShyongBoy on Bridge
- Don RuffinHelicopter Crew
- Scott HowellHelicopter Crew
- Michael RadenHelicopter Crew
Details
- Released
- 21 July 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Gordon, William C. Anderson
- Box office
- $4M
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What Bat★21 is based on
Bat★21 is adapted from a novel.
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Bat★21: quick answers
Is Bat★21 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bat★21?
Bat★21 runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Bat★21 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bat★21. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bat★21 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bat★21 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bat★21 on?
Bat★21 is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bat★21?
If you liked Bat★21, try Purple Hearts, Platoon Leader, Flight of the Intruder.
Who directed Bat★21?
Bat★21 (1988) was directed by Peter Markle and stars Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Jerry Reed.
What is Bat★21 based on?
Bat★21 is adapted from a novel.